The Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) assured that without security, investments will not arrive and companies will not operate at their maximum capacity, which is why Claudia Sheinbaum’s government must establish intelligence policies, coordination between law enforcement and improve the justice system.
“Without an environment of well-being, investments will not arrive, companies will not be able to operate at their maximum capacity and the well-being of the population will be compromised,” indicated the organization chaired by Juan José Sierra Álvarez.
Security continues to be the main challenge for Mexicans, since one in every two businessmen has been the victim of a crime, which reflects the severity of the insecurity that affects productive activity and everyone’s daily life, the organization expressed in his periodical commentary Coparmex Signal.
He stated that the perception of insecurity has escalated, becoming the main concern of businessmen.
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He explained that during the first two months of the Sheinbaum government, 5,160 murder victims were accumulated (including intentional homicides and femicides), which exceeds the historical average for a similar period since the crime registry began.
He added that the situation in Sinaloa, particularly in Culiacán, continues to be alarming: “From September to November, official data show a total of 499 victims of intentional homicide and 1,573 vehicle thefts in the entity.”
“These figures reflect an alarming increase of 333.9 percent in homicides and 135.7 percent in vehicle thefts compared to the same period last year. More than half of these crimes occurred in Culiacán, representing 55.1 percent and 66.6 percent respectively,” he said.
He emphasized that to address this crisis it is essential that the government focus on strengthening the State’s capabilities in terms of security.
The implementation of intelligence policies, coordination between security forces and improvement in the justice system are essential to create an environment of peace that allows the productive sector to flourish and attract investments, indicated Juan José Sierra Álvarez.
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In Mexico we are at a key moment to chart the route towards a stronger, more competitive and fair country, he commented.
“The perspectives for the year 2025 are diverse and complex. We face great challenges and, at the same time, a unique opportunity to consolidate a prosperous country, based on sustainable economic growth, in an environment of security and legal certainty, and on the active participation of the private sector in the construction of a future that benefits to everyone,” he added.
“Mexico faces an economic panorama of contrasts, but with enormous capacity for its development, if we know how to take advantage of it,” he said.
He pointed out that although economic growth expectations for 2025 show a marked slowdown, standing, on average, at 1.2 percent, the country’s potential within the framework of nearshoring and the reconfiguration of global supply chains is presented as a unique opportunity.
“We must recognize that economic growth must go hand in hand with the well-being of the population,” he said.
He said that the USMCA is one of the main bets for the country’s development, but it also presents important challenges.
According to Juan José Sierra Álvarez, the review of the USMCA offers opportunities and also risks, especially in terms of energy, judicial reform and the implementation of the rest of the constitutional reforms.
The president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, has defined the issues that will be crucial for the relationship between both countries: migration, drug trafficking and the commercial relationship with China.
“As a business sector, we must be prepared to accompany the Mexican government in these challenges, offering constructive proposals that strengthen the country’s competitiveness and ensure compliance with our international commitments,” said Coparmex.
He added that the implementation of the constitutional reforms that were approved in 2024 will be a major challenge: “It is crucial that not only administrative efficiency be prioritized, but also respect for the rule of law, transparency and accountability.”
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In particular, he noted, the reform of the Judiciary, the Infonavit reform initiative and any change in labor matters require dialogue and in-depth analysis, since any measure could generate uncertainty and, ultimately, affect the business environment in the country.
“At Coparmex we reiterate our willingness to build bridges and work together, but we also raise our voice to demand that openness to dialogue be maintained, clarity in the commitments assumed by the country, especially in the international context and in the relationship with our business partners,” he said.
